Schmid released from hospital

Sigi Schmid was hospitalized for four nights after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

RENTON, WASH.– Sounders FC Head Coach Sigi Schmid was released from Bellevue’s Overlake Hospital on Monday. Schmid was hospitalized for four nights after being diagnosed with pneumonia. He had been admitted last Thursday night after experiencing difficulty breathing.

“I’d like to thank all of the friends and fans for their good wishes,” said Schmid. “I’m feeling much better and I plan to spend the holiday with family and be back in the office next week.”